This 11” Kachina depicts Hotutu, who came from Zuni Pueblo to help the Hopi people bring up their crops because he is The Rain God of the South and the Summer. In his right hand, he holds sheep scapulae signaling his connection to the natural world. On his back is a quiver with a bow and arrows in it. The carver, Aaron Ami was from Walpi Village in First Mesa, originally signed the doll on the underside of the base. He used natural rabbit and buck skin to realistically adorn and embellish the doll. Circa 1950-1960. The description and appraisal of value is provided by Terry DeWald, a member of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association.

*This item needs to be picked up from the Friends office.